Vladimir Marusic

Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall is built for practical WordPress protection: block bad traffic, scan for malware, quarantine suspicious files, and reduce attack surface — without sending your site files off-server.
Advanced Security Check (Quick Scan) gives you an easy-to-understand Overall Security Rating, plus clear details and explanations for each check so you can quickly see what to improve and raise your security level.
This WordPress.org (FREE) build is fully functional for the FREE feature set and is designed to run locally for those features. Advanced capabilities are provided by a separate commercial PRO plugin (not included in this WordPress.org build).
Outbound network requests (if any) are disclosed under “External Services” and “Privacy”.
<h4>What you get in the FREE plugin (local-only)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Advanced Security Check (Quick Scan) with an Overall Security Rating and easy-to-follow explanations so you can improve your security level step by step.</li>
<li>Manual IP blocking and IP management.</li>
<li>Security patch toggles for common hardening actions.</li>
<li>Malware scanning of uploads and theme directories using local pattern detection (no external signatures).</li>
<li>Quarantine management (restore / delete quarantined files).</li>
<li>Quick file integrity checks (where supported in the FREE workflow).</li>
</ul>
<h4>Local-first design (privacy & control)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Malware scans run on your server.</li>
<li>Scanned file contents are not uploaded by the plugin.</li>
<li>External requests (if any) are limited and disclosed below.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who it’s for</h4>
<ul>
<li>Site owners who want simple, practical protection without complex configuration.</li>
<li>Agencies and developers who need a clean hardening + scanning toolkit.</li>
<li>Anyone who wants a transparent FREE build, with an optional PRO upgrade path.</li>
</ul>
<h4>PRO features (separate commercial plugin, optional)</h4>
<ul>
<li>AI-Powered Threat Feed (encrypted subnet feed) and automatic sync.</li>
<li>Real-Time AI Threat Detection (AI model signatures).</li>
<li>AI-Powered Deep Scan and scheduled email reports.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Commercial PRO plugin</h4>
The PRO edition is a separate commercial plugin (not included in this WordPress.org build). 
Learn more: <a href="https://mh.ie/maroon-horizon-smart-firewall/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://mh.ie/maroon-horizon-smart-firewall/</a>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin may perform outbound network requests in the following cases:
1) WordPress.org Core Checksums API (FREE: Core Integrity Scan) 
* Service provider: WordPress.org 
* Endpoint: https://api.wordpress.org/core/checksums/1.0/ 
* When: Only when you manually run the Core Integrity Scan from Maroon Horizon -> Scanner. 
* Data sent: WordPress version and locale via URL query parameters. Your server IP address is inherently shared as part of the HTTPS request. 
* Data received: Official JSON containing WordPress core file checksums, used to verify your local core files. No site files or content are uploaded. 
* Privacy: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
2) Freemius (optional: licensing, updates, opt-in telemetry) 
* Service provider: Freemius (freemius.com) 
* When: Only if you opt in to Freemius (for example, to manage licensing and receive updates). 
* Data sent: Technical information required for licensing and updates (and, if you opt in, diagnostic/usage metadata), as described by Freemius. 
* Data received: License status and update metadata needed to deliver plugin updates. 
* Terms: https://freemius.com/terms/ 
* Privacy: https://freemius.com/privacy/
3) Maroon Horizon service (mh.ie) (PRO only: encrypted threat-feed / AI signature bundles) 
* Service provider: Maroon Horizon Ltd – <a href="https://mh.ie" rel="nofollow ugc">https://mh.ie</a> 
* When: Only in the separate PRO plugin, when you use PRO features that require server-side data (e.g., Threat Feed sync / AI signature updates). 
* Data sent: Site URL, install ID, product/plan identifiers, license identifiers/keys, plugin/WP/PHP versions, plus standard HTTPS request metadata (including your server IP). 
* Data received: A JSON response containing metadata and a time-limited download URL, followed by encrypted bundles used by the PRO engine. No site files or content are uploaded. 
* Terms: https://mh.ie/terms 
* Privacy: https://mh.ie/privacy-policy
<h3>Privacy</h3>
Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall is designed to minimize data sharing.
<ul>
<li>Most FREE features run locally and do not transmit your site content.</li>
<li>Malware scanning runs locally on your server; scanned file contents are not uploaded by the plugin.</li>
<li>Any outbound requests (and the data exchanged) are disclosed in the “External Services” section above.</li>
<li>PRO-only services are not included in this WordPress.org build.</li>
</ul>

Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall – Malware Scanner & IP Blocking

Firewall, malware scan & IP blocking for WordPress, with Quick Scan Overall Security Rating, hardening, quarantine and integrity checks. PRO adds AI.

GEO Tools

GEO Visitor Control is your ultimate WordPress plugin for taking charge of who accesses your website. Powered by the industry-leading MaxMind GeoIP database, this plugin gives you the tools to block entire countries, manage IP addresses (both allowed and banned), and control bot access—all from a beautifully designed admin dashboard. Whether you’re looking to enhance security, comply with regional regulations, or tailor your site’s accessibility, GEO Visitor Control is the solution you’ve been searching for!
Imagine having the power to: 
– Restrict access from specific countries with a single click. 
– Whitelist trusted IPs or subnets (e.g., your team or VPN) to ensure uninterrupted access. 
– Blacklist malicious IPs to protect your site from threats. 
– Allow legitimate bots (like Googlebot) while blocking unwanted ones. 
– Log every blocked session to keep track of restricted visitors. 
– Fully customize the block page to match your site’s branding.
With GEO Visitor Control, you’re not just installing a plugin—you’re unlocking a high-potential security tool that combines robust functionality, deep customization, and user-friendliness in one package. It’s perfect for: 
– Business owners safeguarding sensitive content or restricting access to specific regions. 
– Developers needing precise visitor management with detailed logging. 
– Site admins aiming to reduce spam, monitor blocked traffic, or improve user experience.
<h3>🚀 New Features in Version 1.1 – Elevate Your Control!</h3>
We’ve taken GEO Visitor Control to the next level with powerful new features that give you even more control and insights into your site’s visitors: 
– Detailed Session Logging: Every blocked session is now logged in monthly files (e.g., <code>2025-05.log</code>) stored securely in <code>/wp-content/geo-visitor-control/</code>. Logs include date/time, IP, country, URL, User Agent, and Referer—perfect for monitoring suspicious activity or ensuring compliance with access policies. 
– Fully Customizable Block Page: Tailor the “Access Denied” page to match your brand! Customize text messages, logo, colors, and even add your own CSS. Preview your changes live and reset to defaults with a single click—an essential feature for maintaining a professional user experience. 
– Clean Uninstall: When you deactivate and delete the plugin, all settings and log files are automatically removed, leaving your site clean and clutter-free.
<h3>Why Choose GEO Visitor Control?</h3>
This isn’t just another geolocation plugin—it’s a game-changer. The integration with MaxMind GeoIP ensures accurate location detection, while our robust feature set empowers you to tailor access like never before. Here’s why you’ll love it: 
– Enhanced Security: Block unwanted visitors, log blocked sessions, and protect your site from threats. 
– Compliance Made Easy: Restrict access by country to meet regional regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). 
– User-Friendly Design: An intuitive dashboard with tabs for Blocked Countries, Allowed Bots, IP Control, Customization, and Support makes setup a breeze. 
– Customization Power: Create a block page that reflects your brand, ensuring a seamless user experience even for restricted visitors. 
– Actionable Insights: Detailed logs give you a clear picture of who’s being blocked and why—perfect for auditing and troubleshooting.
GEO Visitor Control is more than a plugin—it’s your security partner. Whether you’re protecting a membership site, reducing spam, or ensuring compliance, this plugin delivers unmatched value. Don’t let unwanted visitors compromise your site—take control today and experience the peace of mind that comes with GEO Visitor Control!
👉 Download now and start securing your WordPress site like a pro!
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later, giving you the freedom to use, modify, and distribute it as needed.

GEO Website Protection & Access Control


Love this plugin! I was looking for a way to block visitors from certain countries, and this did the job perfectly. My website runs faster now and I get fewer spam visitors. no more random traffic or spam. It just works!


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I use Geo Visitor Control plugin on my WordPress website for few weeks now, and it really help me. I like that I can block traffic from some countries, because before I have too much spam from bots. Now it is more clean and easy to manage. Also it works good with other plugins I already have. I didn’t have any problem so far, and it works just like I expect.  It's a very helpful


Very helpful

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Maroon Horizon Smart Firewall – Malware Scanner & IP Blocking vs GEO Website Protection & Access Control